How to tell a shedding chestnut? *Training advice within!*?

Hi! I recently read an article on equisearch.com that tells you ';to catch a horse, put a piece of chestnut a horse has shed in your pocket';. I was wondering how can you tell if a horse is about to shed their chestnut? Any answers appreciated, pictures get you a Best Answer!!!





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The article.How to tell a shedding chestnut? *Training advice within!*?
I usually peel chesnuts down a bit when I give baths (before shows). They come off much easier when they've been soaked awhile. Almost any horse will have at least a little piece that will flake off when it's wet.





I have to say though that I don't have too much faith in the method in the article. Hiding a rope behind your back really isn't hiding it from a horse. Their pretty bright, and have already figured out that you intend to try to catch them before you even get within their sight.





I'd try making the horse WANT to be caught. If they aren't unusually difficult, treats will often be a good way to start. When the horse is next to you (preferably munching his treat) drape the halter rope carefully over his neck, a short way behind his ears. Then take hold of the rope with both hands and ask him to put his head in the halter.





If you have a more difficult horse, it calls for a smaller pen, and sometimes some additional tricks.How to tell a shedding chestnut? *Training advice within!*?
I have actually heard of this method before, but i have heard that you should carry the chestnut in your hand. like others said thought the chestnut will get really flaky and just peel off when you pick at it.
I have never heard of that. Logically, I would say that is a bogus statement. Putting a carrot in your pocket would work better.
It will start peeling off, and look kind of flaky. Honestly I've never heard of that theory on catching a horse that way, but who knows, maybe it works.





Hope this helps!





Tori